ZIP code 56701
Where is ZIP code 56701?
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Pennington County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56701 belongs to Thief River Falls, Minnesota in Pennington County. 56701 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 218. About 12,705 people live in the 56701 area, where the median household income is $78,599. The closest ZIP codes are 56754 (Saint Hilaire, 7.7 mi south), 56738 (Newfolden, 12.3 mi north) and 56760 (Viking, 15.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 56701 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thief River Falls |
| Also accepted | Thief Rvr Fls |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Pennington County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 48.1191, -96.1811 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 567 |
Population and income in 56701
| Population | 12,705 · higher than 83% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 33 · higher than 55% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.4 years · lower than 69% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $78,599 · higher than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,179 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $196,000 · lower than 65% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $856 a month |
| Housing units | 6,261 |
| Households | 5,771 (2.15 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 383.04 sq mi (plus 1.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56701. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56701
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56754 | Saint Hilaire, MN | 7.7 mi S | Standard |
| 56738 | Newfolden, MN | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
| 56760 | Viking, MN | 15.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 56750 | Red Lake Falls, MN | 16.8 mi S | Standard |
| 56748 | Plummer, MN | 17.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 56725 | Goodridge, MN | 21.2 mi E | Standard |
| 56737 | Middle River, MN | 22.5 mi N | Standard |
| 56715 | Brooks, MN | 22.6 mi S | Standard |
| 56722 | Euclid, MN | 23.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 56742 | Oklee, MN | 24.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 56758 | Strandquist, MN | 26.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 56724 | Gatzke, MN | 27 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56701 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56701
123 MAIN ST
THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts THIEF RVR FLS as the city name for 56701. Avoid Rosewood and Tr Falls: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56701-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56701?
- 56701 is a Thief River Falls, Minnesota ZIP code. Thief Rvr Fls is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56701 in?
- ZIP code 56701 is in Pennington County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56701 in?
- 56701 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56701?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56701 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56701?
- About 12,705 people live in ZIP code 56701, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56701?
- The median household income in 56701 is $78,599 a year, higher than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56701?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56701 are 56754 (Saint Hilaire, 7.7 miles), 56738 (Newfolden, 12.3 miles), 56760 (Viking, 15.7 miles) and 56750 (Red Lake Falls, 16.8 miles).